Michigan

Michigan


State: Michigan
Capitol:Lansing

Facts about the State

• Bird: robin
• Flower : apple blossom
• Tree: white pine
• Gem or State Rock: isle royal greenstone
• Origin of State Name: from Indian word "Michigana" meaning "great of large lake"
• Motto: If you seek a pleasant peninsula look around you
• nickname: wolverine state
• Flag: "Blue charged with the arms of the state"
• Population Size as of 2010: 9,883,640
• Weather/Climate seasonal: cold in the winter and hot in the summer

Geography

• Region of the US: Midwestern region
• Major cities in the state: Detroit
• Neighboring states:Wisconsin, Indiana,Illinois,and Ohio,
• Any bodies of water in or around?Great Lakes
• Topography: Great Lakes,
• Time Zone: eastern

Government

• Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)

Rick Snyder is governor,Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow are senators, Bart Stupak and Peter Hoekstraare House of Representative members
History

• When the State got its statehood: Jan. 26th, 1837
• Famous people: Garold Ford,Henry Ford, and John Kellogg
• Famous events that took place in this state: the companies "Ford" and "Kellogg"

Culture

• Special: foods, music, festivals, etc: Kellogg cereal and Ford automotive
• Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.

Attractions

• Landmarks the Great Lakes
• Sports Teams Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Trojans, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Lions
• Recreation
• Colleges Michigan University and Michigan State
• Famous buildings/businesses Kellogg and Ford
• Natural Parks
• Major Events Michigan Wolverines football team vs. Michigan State Trojans football team
• Major Airports Detroit airport

Unique

• Crazy State Law: any woman may not cut their own hair without her husbands permission
• Interesting Facts